Sunday, October 14, 2007

Prius

includes cruise control, heated outside mirrors, AM/FM CD with six speakers, auxiliary audio jack and MP3/WMA playback capability, Smart Key System , backup camera and Vehicle Stability Control
http://www.automotive.com/2007/101/toyota/prius/touring-hatchback/1610/packages/index.htm

On Oct. 18, PD, the Consumer Reports' Reliability Rating article had this (between our Prius and Barb's Accord I am hoping the odds are in our favor) -

Family car

Best: Toyota Prius, Honda Accord

Worst: Chevrolet Impala, Volkswagen Passat

Upscale/luxury car

Best: Lexus GS450h (hybrid), Acura TSX

Worst: Cadillac STS, Mercedes-Benz CL

Small car

Best: Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit

Worst: Dodge Caliber, Volkswagen Jetta

Small SUV

Best: Honda Element, Mitsubishi Outlander

Worst: Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler (four-door)

Midsize SUV

Best: Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot

Worst: Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Large SUV

Best: Toyota Land Cruiser (no second pick)

Worst: Chevrolet Suburban 2500, GMC Yukon XL 2500

Pickup truck

Best: Toyota Tundra (V8, two-wheel drive), Toyota Tacoma (four-cylinder)

Worst: Cadillac Escalade EXT, Toyota Tundra (V8, four-wheel drive)

Should have probably linked to the site instead of copying it. I apologize for use of excess pixels, Web space, etc.

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